At a Christmas Eve dinner, several of our family and friends got into an intense conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion.

Anne Hritzay and about 140 others who are committed to creativity are part of what she calls the hub of the Mercer Island art ...

New restrictions on cosmetics tested on animals, tougher penalties for negligent drivers, requirements for hospitals to offer ...

Residents with broken lights from their holiday decorations can drop them off from Jan. 3-12 during the city-hosted free light strand recycling program in partnership with Recology. Islanders can ...

In a joint statement issued by Mercer Island community leaders on the morning of Jan. 3, it was reported that individuals trespassed onto the Islander Middle School (IMS) grounds earlier this week and ...

On Jan. 8, education leaders and PTAs from Mercer Island, Renton, Bellevue, Issaquah and Lake Washington will discuss shortfalls in educational funding from the state. Image courtesy of Advocacy for ...

DUI: Officers arrested a driver and issued a citation for driving under the influence in the 4400 block of West Mercer Way. A reporting party stated that the vehicle was situated in the middle of the ...

Due to multiple downed trees and power lines, the city of Mercer Island reported at 10 a.m. this morning that North Mercer Way is closed between Shorewood Drive and Fortuna Drive and a section of the ...

Welcoming new and returning people into the Mercer Island Community and Event Center is an exciting aspect of being involved in the daily operations of the Island’s vital facility, according to ...

Occasionally, on Facebook, I’ll post something I call a “thrift store find of the week.” My “finds” tend to be a discoveries that are worth far more than the price tag indicates. My most recent such ...

Navigating the landscape of prostate health can be daunting, especially as men age and begin to experience various urinary issues, discomfort, and other related health concerns. Many men resort to ...